Events

Check this page often to see what classes and special events are going on at Hugo House.

The Northwest Independent Editors Guild
Editors Ellen Chu and Beth Chapple discuss science editing. Topics include how science and language mix into a career for an editor; how those without a science degree work in the field; how to stay current; and certifications, including the Editor in the Life Sciences credential. All editors guild meetings are open to current members and to professional freelance editors considering membership. Bring a potluck item to share if you like. FREE. www.edsguild.org or call (206) 760-EDIT.
Alice Room
Monday, July 13th, 2009, 6:30 PM

24 Hour Zine Challenge
Comic artists, writers and zinesters hunker down in ZAPP for a 24 hour marathon of zine-making. Registration is required to participate. FREE. zapp@hugohouse.org
ZAPP
Saturday, July 18th, 2009, 10:00 AM - Sunday, July 19th, 2009, 10:00 AM

Caesar's Autopsy
Bob Kilgore performs scenes from Shakespeare's Julius Caesar and explains the action from the point of view of a union organizer. FREE. blindboyggg@yahoo.com
Cabaret
Saturday, July 18th, 2009, 8:00 PM

Get a Clue: Plotting, Selling and Promoting the Mystery Novel
A panel featuring award-winning mystery authors Curt Colbert, Julie Kramer and Robert Lopresti and moderated by Bharti Kirchner. The panelists will discuss the ins and outs of writing the mystery novel, how to sell the novel for publication and what to do after it's sold, with a particular focus on how the author can assist with marketing and promotion. Books will be for sale. FREE.
Cabaret.
Tuesday, July 21st, 2009, 7:00 PM

Love and Exile: True and Fictional Journeys from Local Writers
Two Seattle authors celebrate their recently published books--Midge Raymond's award-winning short story collection, "Forgetting English" (Eastern Washington University Press) and Janna Cawrse Esarey's travel memoir, "The Motion of the Ocean: 1 Small Boat, 2 Average Lovers and a Woman's Search for the Meaning of Wife" (Touchstone). Readings, Q & A, slideshow, cocktails. This is a party, folks! FREE. www.MidgeRaymond.com or www.themotionoftheocean.com Co-sponsored by Richard Hugo House.
Cabaret
Thursday, July 23rd, 2009, 7:00 PM

Hugo Works in Progress
A monthly open mic designed to give writers a chance to read in front of fellow writers and share what they have been working on. FREE. www.hugohouse.org/events/worksinprogress/
Cabaret
Monday, August 3rd, 2009, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Stage Fright
Hugo House's open mic for writers 14-24. FREE. margotcase@hugohouse.org
Cabaret
Wednesday, August 12th, 2009, 7:30 PM

Stage Fright
Hugo House's open mic for writers 14-24. FREE. margotcase@hugohouse.org
Cabaret
Wednesday, September 9th, 2009, 7:30 PM

Stage Fright
Hugo House's open mic for writers 14-24. FREE. margotcase@hugohouse.org
Cabaret
Wednesday, October 14th, 2009, 7:30 PM

Stage Fright
Hugo House's open mic for writers 14-24. FREE. margotcase@hugohouse.org
Cabaret
Wednesday, November 11th, 2009, 7:30 PM

Stage Fright
Hugo House's open mic for writers 14-24. FREE. margotcase@hugohouse.org
Cabaret
Wednesday, December 9th, 2009, 7:30 PM